Iris & Howard Real Estate

563 Chandler Ave., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Overview:

THE HERMITAGE. on the National Register of Historic Places, an extraordinary 19th century home in classic condition, built in 1849, it is the oldest in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. In 1990 this beauty, known as the The Hermitage, home of Alice Flagg, was moved from a nearby saltwater creekfront neighborhood to its present location less than one mile away, nestled in alomst four acres, under century's old moss draped Live Oaks and wrapped around the front by a well cared for (1 +/- acre) freshwater pond stocked with bass and bream. Sit on or swim from the dock. Front porch, walkway and chimney brick is known to be from ships ballest coming from England. Each brick was carfully moved in 1990, with the house. This esquisite home is gracious in room sizes, with large cased openings and rooms ideal for entertaining. Enter the large foyer of 22 x 13 feet and set your sights on a beatuful spiral staircase. An upstairs bedroom was Alice's. Google "Alice Flagg and the Hermitage" to learn her story if you don't know it. An Alice Portrait and a purse of hers will convey with this home. The photos are of the furnished home, as it will sell unfurnished. So you'll have a great time looking for the right furnishings for this oh so special home. Lastly, please know all showings must be accompanied by a "Pre-Qualifation Letter, whether you might offer cash or not.

Listing Courtesy Of:

Peace Sotheby's Intl Realty PI

Original Price:

$24,000,000

Year Built:

1849

Date Input:
12-15-2025
Listing Date:
12-15-2025
Type:

Detached

Total Square Feet:

3856

Total Heated Sq. Ft.:

3856

Interior Features

Style:

Low Country

Interior Features:

Window Treat Convey, Garage Door Opener, Workshop, Water Purifier, Wshr/Dryer Connection, Washer/Dryer, Fireplace, Lead Based Paint Disclose

Bedrooms:

3

Full Baths:

3

Half Baths:

1

Formal Dining Room:

Yes

Family Room/Great Room:

Fireplace

Floor Cover:

Wood

Dining Room:

Formal

Other Rooms:

1st Floor Bedrooms, 1st Floor Baths, Foyer

Utilities Available:

Electricity, Water Public, Sewer

Exterior

Exterior Features:

Front Porch, Rear Porch, Boat Parking, Outside Storage Detached, RV Parking

Exterior Finish:

Wood Frame

Foundation:

Crawl

Heating and Cooling:

Central Heat, Central Air

Levels:

Two-Story

Type of Parking:

Attached 2-Car

Parking Capacity:

5

Water Heater:

Electric

Lot Details

Acres:

3.72

Lot Description:

Irregular

Lot Location:

Outside City Limits, East of Highway 17 Bypass, Lake/Pond View

Utilities Available:

Electricity, Water Public, Sewer

Listing Date:

12-15-2025

Community Infomation

Area Information

Section/Subdivision:

Not within a Subdivision

Area:

40A Murrells Inlet - Georgetown

County:

Georgetown

Tax Map Number:

41-0109-081-00-00

Association Information

Estimated Monthly POA Amount:

$0

Schools

Elementary School:

Waccamaw Elementary School

Middle School:

Waccamaw Middle School

High School:

Waccamaw High School

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